Nationwide mailings put Oklahoma man charged over letters containing white powder sent to hundreds of officials

Federal charges filed

Martin is charged with conveying false or misleading information and hoaxes, as well as mailing threatening communications. The allegations concern hundreds of letters sent to public officials and media outlets ahead of the 2024 and 2026 elections.

It was not immediately clear whether Martin had been taken into custody. The account of the charges does not state that the allegations have been proven.

Letters referenced 2026 elections

According to an affidavit, the 2026 letters concerned the upcoming national elections. Martin allegedly referred to an organization called the United States Traitor Elimination Army and threatened recipients with arrest for treason “or worse,” the affidavit said.

Investigators tracked suspicious mail

Federal investigators intercepted a message allegedly sent by Martin to FBI Director Kash Patel. The account does not provide further details about that message. In October, U.S. Postal Inspection Service deputy chief inspector Brendan Donahue confirmed suspicious mail had gone to addresses across the country. He said the locations included offices of secretaries of state and other election offices.